Montrose Rotary Club
Scholarship Sponsored by Montrose Community Foundation
Montrose Rotary Club Scholarship Opportunities — Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
Overview
Each year the Montrose Rotary Club provides scholarship awards to support students from Montrose County who are preparing to continue their education. These awards reflect our club’s commitment to “service above self” and to helping motivated students overcome financial barriers so they can pursue college or technical training. Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in Rotary Interact.
Scholarship Awards
Three scholarships of $2,000 each will be presented in memory of Montrose Rotary members Dennis Devor, Gary Krabbe, and Richard Tafoya.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a resident of Montrose or Olathe and graduating from a Montrose County School District high school or program (examples include Montrose High School, Olathe High School, Vista Charter School, PEAK Virtual Academy, or an accredited home-school program).
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Plan to enroll full-time in a college or trade school for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Application materials (required)
Please submit all of the following:
- Completed online application.
- A current high school transcript (copy).
- A resume detailing school activities, athletics, community involvement, honors/awards, and work experience.
- FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) — submit only the one-page SAR, not the entire FAFSA package. If you do not qualify for FAFSA, include a written explanation of any extenuating financial circumstances.
- Three essays.
Deadline
All application materials must be received by March 16, 2026.
Questions
Email scholarships@montrosecf.org for additional information.